Mock Trial Assistant Sponsor
 Niles Township High School District 219 | |
 United States, Illinois, Skokie | |
| 7700 Gross Point Road (Show on map) | |
 Nov 14, 2024 | |
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6/7/2016
Mock Trial Sponsor Job Description Position Title: Mock Trial Sponsor Reports To: Director of Social Studies Purpose Statement: Along with the co-sponsor, the Mock Trial Sponsor will supervise all students who are participating on the Mock Trial team. The position includes supervising an overnight trip to Champaign, IL for the state competition, attending several local tournaments, and hosting two tournaments at Niles West High School. The Mock Trial Sponsor is responsible for organizing fund- raisers throughout the year to help offset students' costs for the state tournament. Essential Functions: * Facilitates students understanding of witness statements and the legal system in order to present both the plaintiff and defense sides in a court of law. * Supervises students during practices and competitions. * Schedules activities for the purpose of making necessary arrangements for practices and competitions. * Assists in the selection process for the Varsity and Junior Varsity Mock Trial teams. * Organizes and executes fundraisers according D219 policies and procedures. * Engages students in community service activities. * Organizes, promotes, and hosts tournaments. * Maintains positive relationships with local judges, attorneys and other school coaches to build a Mock Trial culture. * Maintains a variety of documents including attendance records to club meetings and overnight field trip paperwork. * Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient functioning of the club. Goals of the Club * Promotes greater understanding of and appreciation for the law, court procedures, and the American judicial system. * Develops students' life skills, such as critical thinking, reading, speaking, and advocacy. * Heightens students' appreciation for the principle of equal justice for all. * Promotes students' awareness of current legal issues. * Promotes the exchange of ideas among students. Calendar: August through March: Weekly meetings on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm The competition events are (dates TBD): * Local Scrimmage with Maine West * Skokie Courthouse * Rolling Meadows Courthouse * DuPage Courthouse * State competition in Champaign, Illinois at University of Illinois. 6/7/2016 Hours Per Week: 3 hours per week in meetings, plus competitions and planning Performance Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District evaluation procedures. Candidate must apply on-line at www.niles-hs.k12.il.us Niles Township High Schools District 219 is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age or handicap. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Extracurricular/Mock Trial Sponsor 5/2/2024 NORTH SOCIAL STUDIES 24-25 School Year 11/27/2024 Attachment(s):
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